04About Us

Our Belief, Our Vision, Our Values

WHO WE ARE

Expect More from your Fitout Contractor

The fundamental belief in doing the right thing for Clients and co-workers was the inspiration for the formation of Sonica Fitout. It is this same belief that continues to propel us to the forefront of the industry today. Made up of a highly committed and expert group with more than 1,500 projects completed collectively, Sonica has experience in virtually every type of fitout project imaginable, from high-end commercial office buildings to heavy industrial data centres. Sonica’s professional teams execute with drive, enthusiasm and a winning can-do attitude to complete every project with excellence.

At Sonica, we understand that projects are not just our projects. They’re about our Clients and owners. They’re about the people who will use them. They’re about the communities they are in. They’re about more than just great fitout.

We give projects an identity by infusing excellence into all that we do. And Sonica extends that same energy and devotion to building strong, lifelong relationships with our Clients and partners.

With a culture that thrives on the toughest challenges and truly cares about the success of our Clients, Sonica goes beyond the expected.

We’ve come to expect more. Shouldn’t you?

THE SONICA VISION

The entire Sonica culture is geared toward pushing our limits to allow our Clients to expect more. With responsiveness, flexibility and open communication, Sonica is dedicated to creating strong, lifelong relationships with our Clients and partners. Within our own teams, the story remains the same. At Sonica, we don’t just work together, we support, protect and encourage each other. We are a family.

“At Sonica, we don’t simply write a mission statement and frame it on a wall. We live it. Every aspect of how we work has been built to fulfil our mission to make lasting contributions to our people, our communities and the construction industry. From teamwork to a continued commitment to hard work and performing with excellence, our values are obvious in every Sonica office and on every Sonica job site.

But most importantly, we’re proud to hear our co-workers say that Sonica is a great place to work and Clients say we’re a great company to work with”.

Donnacha Neary,
Founder and MD

THE SONICA VALUES

With our mission in mind, we defined the values that we live by every day:

Teamwork

Learning

Excellence

Work Ethic

Integrity

Golden Rule

Communication

Our guiding principles support our organisation and serve as a code of conduct for all Sonica co-workers in the office and on the job site. At all times, Sonica co-workers pledge to:

Promote an Incident and Accident Free culture

Excel in what we do

Promote honesty and integrity

Provide leadership for continual innovation and improvement

Contribute positively to our industry

Practice frequent open communication

Conduct ourselves with professionalism

Deliver on promises

Respect individuals and operate as a team

Sonica has adopted a Code of Ethics to further reinforce the expected performance of our co-workers in carrying out Sonica’s mission. Sonica’s Code of Ethics is available by clicking on the below link.

the safety and well-being of each other and our Clients, partners, families and friends".

“Delivering unparalleled, high-quality workmanship and service".

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People

Value

Safety

Quality/Service

Managing Director

Donnacha Neary

My Job:

As Managing Director, I'm actively involved in everything that we do here at Sonica, leading the Team by example through dedication and commitment to exceeding our Client's expectations. I'm a visible resource to our Client's, equally at home walking the job sites as I am sitting in the Boardroom.

Why Sonica?:

Our unwavering desire to continually improve our business, to strive to make your project our best project yet, means that in Sonica you have a firm of fitout experts dedicated to going far beyond what typically passes for Client service. It's that desire that makes Sonica a great place to work, and Sonica a great Team to work with.

What I Love Doing:

Motivating my guys, encouraging their development, celebrating their achievements and pushing them to be the very best they can be. The real excitement for me comes when I see how their hard work and dedication directly impacts the overall success of a project.

As Senior Surveyor and Commercial Manager, I am responsible for developing the surveying department and for the profitable management of all our projects from inception to completion.

Why Sonica?:

Clients should engage Sonica if they are looking for a recognised name in the industry, recognition that was earned as a result of hard work and forging good relations. We are a formidable Team with vast cumulative experience in the fitout market - experience we are delighted to share with our Professional Teams and Clients.

What I Love Doing:

The nature of the fit-out industry introduces us to new Clients and Design Team members every day. This diversity allows us to continuously develop new friendships and forge new working relations which makes every day different.

As Head of Operations, it is my responsibility to develop the Company's Operations Department and implement structures to allow our people develop and grow within the organisation.

Why Sonica?:

We pride ourselves on the level of service we give our Clients, from initial project inception to project completion and beyond. We will work harder and faster than our competition to deliver a higher quality product time and time again.

What I Love Doing:

I relish the opportunity to develop personal relationships with existing clients and contractor partners. Meeting new people and building relationships based on trust is the part of my job that I enjoy the most.

As Senior PM, I assume both off and on-site control of large stand alone projects the Company undertakes through our major works division.

Why Sonica?:

Sonica Fitout has a wealth of knowledge and experience in high-end retail and commercial office fit outs. The Senior Management Team have been involved in the Irish, UK and European fitout industry for the past 16 years and worked on some of the largest, complex and most challenging projects undertaken across those operating regions. Sonica Fitout prides itself with the ability to deliver a project on time and within budget - we continually go the extra mile to assist Clients achieve their goals.

What I Love Doing:

Working on site with large construction teams to deliver challenging projects within tight time lines.

As Construction Manager, I look after and monitor every aspect of the day-to-day running of the site including tracking programme, H&S management, supervising subcontractors, liaising with Clients and executing their requests.

Why Sonica?:

We have built a great relationship with all our subcontractors and Clients. Our dynamic team is specifically assembled to meet our Client's needs in an ever changing environment. The real questions should be: Why would you not choose Sonica?!

What I Love Doing:

I enjoy multi-tasking and executing different jobs simultaneously. The pride I take in the finish of my sites shows through in all my work and I love the reward of overseeing exciting projects from start to finish.

As Construction Manager, my role centres around establishing and managing a site workforce capable of delivering to the high standards that Sonica Fitout set ourselves on each project.

Why Sonica?:

Sonica Fitout encompasses everything that is fitout done correctly. Our continuous goal is to provide flexibility, expert advice and access to the best trades in order to reach our Clients budgetary and scheduling expectations. The experience and dedication provided by us as a Team is what allows Sonica Fitout to guarantee a solid and reliable build experience.

What I Love Doing:

Total quality control over every aspect of a project is what I love doing. From initially receiving a brief and plans at the beginning of each job, to handing it back to the Client at the end knowing that I have overseen a project that has exceeded the Client's expectations gives me immense satisfaction.

It is my responsibility to ensure that the vision of the design team becomes a reality within the given parameters while also ensuring the Client remains involved, engaged and satisfied throughout the entire process.

Why Sonica?:

One of the fundamental requirements that allows a project manager to operate as demanded of them, is a high level of organization. The infrastructure in place within Sonica to facilitate operations, surveying, Health and Safety and many more, are like none I’ve come across in my career.
The fact that they are all great people is just a bonus!

What I Love Doing:

Understanding and developing relationships with the people I work with daily. Be it trades, design team or Clients I relish learning how to walk that fine line of getting what it is I need from the interaction while still making their individual experience of the entire process the best it can be.

As a quantity surveyor I am involved in preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and / or the Client along with assisting in establishing a Client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.

Why Sonica?:

Choosing Sonica is a choice that puts you at the forefront of the Fitout industry within a company that has strong relationships with all major suppliers and professional teams throughout this area. Sonica can provide you with a proven track record and impressive portfolio that grows with every project we complete. We strive to meet ambitious deadlines with cutting edge technology and designs that propel Sonica to be one of the award winning leaders in the fit-out industry.

What I Love Doing:

I love being part of projects from initial architect’s drawings to handover of keys on the final day, building lifelong relationships and friends with our Clients and co-workers.

As Construction Project Manager, my function is to orchestrate and execute a diverse variety of Commercial Fitout ventures that Sonica Fitout attracts in a fast paced and inviting market place. My daily procedural tasks include management of site teams, project quality and directing all administrative and technical workings required to fulfill each unique project endeavour.

Why Sonica?:

As a collective team with merged aspirations, we have developed a passionate desire to incessantly enrich and improve our company, to aim for absolution in fulfillment of each project and to augment Client expectation by surpassing what is classically assented as Client service. It’s this appetite and industry foresight that makes Sonica Fitout a great place to work, and Sonica a prodigious team to be a part of.

What I Love Doing:

I enjoy the forensic dissection and distribution of all project information required to achieve absolute completion and Client satisfaction in each project. I enjoy deliberating and advancing Client’s expectations by encouraging all team members to expect and deliver more. My ultimate gratification is undraping the final product having directed and monitored it in a digital format since early materialisation. I love the comradery and solidarity often experienced within our team upon completion of each project

A large part of my role is looking after the administrative activities of the company to ensure the smooth running of our office on a daily basis. I also look after the accounts and work closely with our Surveying Team and accountants to ensure our accounts are kept fully up to date.

Why Sonica?:

By choosing Sonica you know your project is in the right hands, all employees are passionate about the company and show the same drive, motivation and commitment on every project no matter how big or small it is. Sonica has a proven track record and clients come back to us because they know they can entrust their project to us.

What I Love Doing:

I love being part of a team and Sonica gives me that. Working on the accounts gives me the opportunity to be involved in each project and see how it all comes together.

As Site Manager, my role is to maintain quality control procedures, check and verify site reports, meet and supervise subcontractor site staff and to make regular and routine safety inspections to ensure overall construction site safety. l also liaise with Clients and the Professional Team on progress reporting, producing detailed weekly reports through our customised Construction Management applications for issue at the weekly site meetings.

Why Sonica?:

Treating each project as unique, Sonica Fitout develops individual plans to contribute to and meet the tailored requirements of each project and Client. Our experienced Team ensures that our Clients consistently get the highest quality end product.

What I Love Doing:

Setting high goals at the start of each project, and working hard to motivate the Team around me to achieve them.

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Site Manager

Marc McHugh

My Job:

As Site Manager, my role is to oversee all aspects includes of H&S on site, carrying out risk assessments, issuing permits of work and attending all progress meetings with site team and subcontractors to ensure all the Client needs are met. My responsibility is also to take care of work implementation and quality control measures.

Why Sonica?:

Sonica is one of the top companies in the Fitout game with number of awards. By choosing Sonica, you sign up for a high level of both standard and commitment from all members of the Sonica family. Sonica provide the next level in fitout and will leave you with a product that will last a life time.

What I Love Doing:

Working with subcontractors on both large and small construction sites with tight deadlines.

As a Design Lead Client Executive, I am responsible for Sonica design tasks. My role involves dealing with Clients and understanding their needs as well as working with the Sonica Team to carry out every project from cradle to grave. My work demands strong creative flair with good technical knowledge and professional approach to deadlines and costs.

Why Sonica?:

Sonica is one of the fastest growing and award winning fitout company on the current market with a great team to work with on every single project. Professional attitude and an open minded approach to reach the top in the fitout industry make Sonica stand out from the crowd.

What I Love Doing:

I love working in fast-paced environment. I enjoy being free to develop and improve all kinds of design solutions as well as trying to meet Clients expectations and to see successfully completed projects handed back into Customer hands.

As Technical Services Manager it is my responsibility to coordinate the general and specialist services for each project. Due to Sonica’s diverse client base this can range from an office fit-out to Optics laboratories. Each new project brings its own challenge which is what keeps me going.

Why Sonica?:

Sonica has been built from a solid base, by proven industry professionals. There is a drive in this company that carries you along wanting to deliver more, produce better and never stop expecting more.

What I Love Doing:

For me it’s the project review, when we get into the detail of the design. Understanding the process flow of multi serviced designs and developing programs to delivery it on time and within budget. Integrating client direct specialist services and ensuring seamless cohesion to produce the clients once notional dream.

As Site Manager, my role orientates around all aspects of the construction site from project planning and H&S to client liaison and quality control. Communication to all parties is vital.

Why Sonica?:

What has impressed me most about Sonica is the structured approach they take to run all their projects. They have a simple five step process which is custom built to every one of our clients. This project organisation is a pivotal reason why our clients keep coming back to us

What I Love Doing:

I love seeing how all the different trades in construction work alongside each other and help to bring the architects drawing from concept to reality.

My role in a nutshell involves managing all costs relating to a construction project through its entire lifecycle whilst ensuring optimum return is achieved on the project. I am responsible for managing multi-projects and undertaking all commercial duties and contract administration as required on a project.

Why Sonica?:

With over 15 years in the Construction Industry and with varied experience across different sectors and industries, I find my passion to be in the fit-out industry. Sonica Fitout provides the right avenue to make a positive and progressive contribution within a fast growing and thriving organisation. I was attracted to Sonica’s business model, its commitment to strong leadership and development and with a high order book of project, it means I can further advance my career whilst doing what I genuinely enjoy and work with a great team of other like-minded professionals.

What I Love Doing:

I enjoy the fast-paced nature and project variety of the fit-out market, with no two projects ever the same and with its daily challenges which keeps me on my toes. I enjoy the opportunity to form and cultivate new relationships with clients and project teams as well as the satisfaction to be part of project from inception right to its successful completion for the satisfaction of both the client and the organisation I represent.

As Site Manager, I am responsible for the supervision of all aspects of work on site, including the preservation of exemplary health and safety standards as a priority, liaising with the client to ensure all their needs are being met, quality control, case by case permit allocation as well as many more.

Why Sonica?:

Sonica has been making great strides in the fit-out industry, establishing itself as a modern construction company which delivers high end commercial fit-outs on time and within budget while ensuring the needs of our clients are a main priority.

What I Love Doing:

Working with multiple trades and bringing them together to create a great final product.

As the Technical Services Coordinator it is my duty to work with all aspects of the Mechanical and Electrical installations of projects. This includes working closely with contractors to ensure work is completed to the highest of standards in a timely fashion.

Why Sonica?:

Sonica has a proven track record when it comes to producing high-end projects, in a fast paced and competitive market. A strong emphasis is placed on furthering skillsets in order provide the most up to date information to our clients, in an ever changing industry. The advance of these skillsets provide invaluable career development opportunities to Sonica employees.

What I Love Doing:

Involvement from project design throughout the programme to the project completion. Working with a strong team to provide the client with an end project that exceeds their expectations.

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